Chandler Jay Champlain (born July 23, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization.
Career
Champlain attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The Los Angeles Angels selected Champlain in the 38th round of the 2019 MLB draft, but he did not sign a contract with the Angels.[1] He enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC) and played college baseball for the USC Trojans.[2]
The New York Yankees selected Champlain in the ninth round of the 2021 MLB draft.[3] On July 27, 2022, the Yankees traded Champlain, T. J. Sikkema, and Beck Way to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Andrew Benintendi.[4]
On March 23, 2026, Champlain was released by the Royals organization.[5]
On March 31, 2026, Champlain signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.[6]
Personal life
Champlain’s father, Jay, played for USC’s football team as a wide receiver. His mother, Robyn, is a former competitive downhill skier.[7]
References
- ^ “USC baseball coach Dan Hubbs focused on returning Trojans to NCAAs, not his contract”. February 14, 2019.
- ^ “Santa Margarita’s Champlain selected for Under Armour All-American Game”. July 11, 2017.
- ^ “USC’s Chandler Champlain is taken by New York Yankees in MLB draft”. July 13, 2021.
- ^ “Yankees get All-Star OF Benintendi from Royals”. July 28, 2022.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2026-03-23
- ^ https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2026/03/31
- ^ “Yankees prospect Chandler Champlain has the genes and arm to make it big, and he’s already wowing in Tampa | Q & A”. nj.com. May 30, 2022.
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)